in which area musicians who have a strong interest in "Big Band" jazz can rehearse, and to bring the results of their efforts to the people of the surrounding areas.

The LJE performs a wide variety of the big band music, from the '40s through today.The LJE is under the direction of Roger Rossi, a former member of the Army Blues Jazz Ensemble.

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Music director of Trinity Presbyterian Church Tricia Neff.

“We rehearse at the fellowship hall here at this church,” said

ensemble member Richard Moreno. Moreno is a congregant of Trinity Presbyterian Church. “I have been with this band since 1997, and I am one of the oldest members of the band,” said Moreno.

“We are building up a music series with one concert a month, this

show was the kickoff,” said Tricia Neff. A resident of Ashburn, Neff

has been the music director for Trinity Presbyterian Church for 11

years. “

The music series will be free and open to the public. We have

the space and are able to bring shows of all sizes. ... Our next show

will be the William and Mary Jazz Ensemble, and they are scheduled

to perform on Sept. 28,” said Neff.

After the show concluded, church congregant Eunice Sutter stayed to speak with some of the performers. “It is a wonderful show, the talent was amazing. We love the performances and I look forward to more,” said Sutter.

To learn more about events at Trinity Presbyterian Church, visit their

homepage at: http://www.trinityherndon.org. To learn more about the Loudoun Jazz Ensemble visit: http://